Why does the noun Hang have the article der?

This noun follows no general suffix rule — its gender is part of the core vocabulary you simply learn alongside the word.

Declension table for German noun Hang

How it changes across the four cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativder Hangein Hangkein Hang
Akkusativden Hangeinen Hangkeinen Hang
Dativdem Hangeinem Hangkeinem Hang
Genitivdes Hangeseines Hangeskeines Hanges

Examples in context

Real sentences using Hang in different cases.

CaseDefiniteIndefiniteNegative
Nominativ
Der steile Hang ist gefährlich.The steep slope is dangerous.
Ein grüner Hang führt zum Fluss.A green slope leads to the river.
Kein Hang ist hier flach.No slope is flat here.
Akkusativ
Ich sehe den steilen Hang.I see the steep slope.
Wir suchen einen sonnigen Hang.We are looking for a sunny slope.
Er mag keinen steilen Hang.He doesn't like a steep slope.
Dativ
Ich stehe auf dem steilen Hang.I stand on the steep slope.
Er sitzt auf einem grünen Hang.He sits on a green slope.
Sie wartet auf keinem Hang.She waits on no slope.
Genitiv
Die Spitze des steilen Hanges.The top of the steep slope.
Der Fuß eines grünen Hanges.The foot of a green slope.
Die Gefahr keines Hanges ist groß.The danger of no slope is great.

GET THE APP

Practice der Hang in the app

Master der Hang (and 5,000+ other German nouns) with quizzes, smart review, and instant grammar tips.

  • 5,000+ nouns with translations in 11 languages
  • Quizzes by level, category, or your weakest words
  • Snap a photo of any German text — extract nouns instantly
Der Artikel app — quiz screen Der Artikel app — grammar rule tooltip

Frequently asked questions

Everything you might wonder about der, die, das — and the Der Artikel app.

Is it der, die, or das Hang?

It is der Hang. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Hang is masculine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What is the plural of der Hang?

The plural form of der Hang is die Hänge. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does der Hang mean in English?

The German word der Hang translates to “slope, inclination” in English.

How do you decline der Hang?

Like all German nouns, Hang changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:
  • Nominativ: der Hang
  • Akkusativ: den Hang
  • Dativ: dem Hang
  • Genitiv: des Hanges

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.